This summer we were fortunate enough to have many praying mantis' in our yard. We got to see them at the beginning of summer as young hatch lings and were able to watch them grow. Toward the end of summer hubby would comb his yard looking in some of the regular places he would spot them. On a Friday night he spotted this female with her male partner matting. He made a comment that he didn't think it was true that the female ate the male. Well guess what? By Sunday she had! On Sunday hubby grabbed his camera and took these pictures. Can you see the brown male on her back? Do you see what he is missing? Yes, he is missing his head! How sad is that! I hope it was worth it for him! Poor ruthless female!
I have to admit though, it was really cool to see it first hand. That poor male was still matting with his head gone! If you want to see a larger picture just click on the photo!
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